Melbourne & Suburbs

Events in Melbourne

As well as
the specific events, markets, exhibitions and attractions listed below
for this particular Sunday, you may also be interested in our general
suggestions for 20 Things To
Do in Melbourne on a Sunday.

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Markets in Melbourne

Queen Victoria Market

Victoria's premier market and major tourist attraction with fresh produce and
general goods. More information at
Queen Victoria Market.

Rose Street Artists Market

Loosely based on designer markets in London, Berlin and Europe and situated
only a short distance from Brunswick Street Fitzroy, this market showcases
over 50 cotemporary artists and designers each week.
More information
>>.

11am to 5pm, Saturdays & Sundays60 Rose Street, Fitzroy

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Bentleigh Sunday Market

The Bentleigh Sunday Market is run by the Rotary Club of Bentleigh Moorabbin Central. Since 1977, over $1.7 million has been raised to support local charities and Rotary Projects. There are about 150 stalls available, where you will find plants, clothing, cosmetics, jewellery, books, videos, tools, toys, crafts, pre loved goods, and more! Located at the Bentleigh railway station car park, Bent Street, opposite Coles supermarket. Casual and regular Stallholders wanted. Have your garage sale here! Tables and clothing racks available for hire. Enquire at the market or by email to info@bentleighmarket.org.

7am to 12noon, SundaysRailway car park, Bent Street, Bentleigh

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Box Hill Computer Swap Meet

A large number of stalls selling new and second hand computer equipment and related goods. A small entry fee applies. (Note - the dates and venue of this event can
vary. Click here to
confirm the current information on this event.

9am—4.30pm, 4th Sunday of most monthsBox Hill Town Hall, Box Hill,

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Brimbank Community Market

Brimbank Community Market.is a privately owned Australian company and aims is to develop the site in Ardeer into an iconic attraction, a valuable addition to the western suburbs. It is more than a traditional weekend market. The stalls are an attraction in their own right and provide a great atmosphere where patrons will find products and services only found at weekend markets, the market will also have a huge area devoted to entertainment, with a circus, amusements, children's play area, a traditional sumo wrestling ring and other entertainment.
The main objective is to provide an environment where the whole family will find something to enjoy. The entertainment and community involvement will be varied and ongoing and it is hoped that each time you visit the market you will find something new and exciting. Currently planned events include Sumo Wrestling, Dart Competitions, Basket Ball, Football and soccer shoot outs, Tug of war, Cooking competitions, Traditional folk dancing and Musical Entertainment
Brimbank Community Market would welcome community groups, and the general public to participate in the events and competitions they organise.

Saturdays & Sundays614 Ballarat Road, Ardeer

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Camberwell Rotary Market

A large outdoor second hand goods, bric a brac. A small entry fee applies. White Hat can recommend this market as one of the better ones in Melbourne for vintage clothing. It is a 5 minute walk from Camberwell Station. It is not operating on the 20th & 27th December 2009.
More details at
Camberwell Sunday Market.

A large market picnic area and a big range of new and second hand goods. On Wednesdays entry is free and there is access to and general market, food stalls and playground. On Sundays there is an entry fee and as well as the market there is a children's train and boat rides, rock climbing. Caribbean Gardens Market is close to the Eastlink freeway and is now oppen Fridays as well as Wednesdays and Sundays. It is closed Christmas Day.

CERES Organic Market and Shop recently celebrated their 10th birthday. The market sells fresh organic fruit and veg with an emphais on locally grown produce. The CERES Craft Market sells a mixture of hand crafted objects and second hand bargains in a social and friendly environment." The

A large outdoor market selling new & second hand goods, antiques & craft. A small entry fee applies. Casual stallholders are welcome. The venue is a drive-in theatresite and can acter for cars and trailers on the site. White Hat would advise 'professional buyers' to pay the additional fee for early bird entry at7am if you want to get first pick of the stock.

A large outdoor market selling new & second hand goods, antiques & craft. A small entry fee applies. Casual stallholders are welcome. The venue can cater for cars and trailers on the site. White Hat would advise 'professional buyers' to pay the additional fee for early bird entry at7am if you want to get first pick of the stock.

(Previously known as Melbourne Showgrounds Farmers' Market) A weekly farmers market with both outdoor and undercover stalls. There is plenty of lawn space to enjoy the hearty breakfasts available. When White Hat last attended there were specialty wild mushrooms, artisan breads and specialty vegetables.

(Previously known as the Greensborough Community Market) A market with 100 stalls selling fruit, veg, plants, second hand good and home made products as well as trash and treasure. After operating for over 30 years in Greensborough, the market has moved to LaTrobe University due to redevelopment works in the Greensborough precinct. The market is located in Car Park 2 with free parking in Car Park 1. Use the North Entry to LaTrobe University on Kingsbury Drive. No dogs are allowed.

9am to 1pm, SundaysLaTrobe University, Bundoora

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Lost & Found Market

Lost & Found is an indoor market based in a shop just off Smith Street Collingwood. It features vintage furniture, lighting, art, posters, clothes, books, records and anything collectable. Permenant and casual stalls available.

10am to 6pm, Daily1-5 Perry Street, Collingwood

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Milleara Shopping Centre Craft Market

Some markets situated inside shopping malls are rather sad affairs, but not this one. White Hat found a range of quality hand made goods as wll as furniture and homemaking goods. This is just the place to pick up some lovingly made baby clothes. There is also a a strong community feel which sets apart from many markets of this type.

A large number of stalls selling new and second hand computer equipment and related goods. A small entry fee applies. (Note - the dates and venue of this event can
vary. Click here to
confirm the current information on this event.

9am—4.30pm, 4th Sunday of most monthsKingston City Hall, Moorabbin,

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Mulgrave Farmers Market

More than 45 stallholders selling everything from seasonal fruit and vegetables to fresh-cut flowers.

The Mulgrave Makers Market is a new and exciting showcase for all things handmade in Melbourne. The makers market takes place alongside the thriving Mulgrave Farmers Market in the grounds of The Body Shop‘s HQ in the heart of the southeastern suburbs. This market boasts more than 45 stallholders selling everything from seasonal fruit and vegetables to fresh-cut flowers, and attracts more than 2,000 customers every week. The Mulgrave Makers Market is a great opportunity to discover local creative talent in a relaxed and sociable community hub, and to get your hands on unique gifts before they reach the shops. Meet the crafters themselves and get inspired with regular workshops. So bring your kids, coax your neighbours, soak in the village atmosphere and enjoy a rare occasion where you can honestly say, ‘every one is a winner‘. Free entry and ample free car parking on site (enter from Jacksons Road)

An outdoor community market with produce and trash & treasure. Some carpark markets are straggly and slightly soorry affairs, but not this one. White Hat can recommend the produce - we suspect that a lot of it is grown in (largely Greek) back gardens in the Oakleigh area.

An undercover and outdoor market with a wide range of arts and crafts.

10am-5pm (6pm during summer), SundaysMelbourne Arts Centre,,

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The Esplanade Market, St Kilda

An outdoor market with over 200 stalls of original art and handcrafts made by the stallholders. White Hat suggests that you can combine a visit to this market with a quiet drink at the Espy, a visit to Luna Park, a coffee in Acland Street or a meal in Fitzroy Street.

10am to 5pm, Sundays (except Christmas Day & the second Sunday in February).Upper Esplanade, St Kilda

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Thomastown Trash & Treasure Market

A large outdoor market with all manner of hardware, clothing, odds and ends and kitchen goods. White Hat can recommend this market for DIY enthusiasts. Parking is available and a small entry charge applies. As you can see in the photograph, if you want to buy a roll of carpet, this is the place to go.

8am to 4pm, SundaysCnr Wood Street and Settlement Road, Thomastown

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Wantirna Trash & Treasure Market

A large outdoor market selling new & second hand goods, antiques & craft. A small entry fee applies. Casual stallholders are welcome. The venue can cater for cars and trailers on the site. White Hat would advise 'professional buyers' to pay the additional fee for early bird entry at7am if you want to get first pick of the stock.

8am - 2pm, Sundays (weather permitting)251 Mountain Highway, Wantirna

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Williamstown Farmers Market

Farmers markets are first recorded in Williamston in the 1840s. The tradition
has been revived in the original Market Reserve (now Robertson Reserve) with
farmers markets twice a month.

Attractions in Melbourne

Old Melbourne Gaol

A gaol built in the early days of European settlement and the site of
over 100 hangings including that of the bushranger
Ned Kelly. more information
at Old
Melbourne Gaol >>

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Grainger Museum

Built by arguably Australia's finest musician,
Percy Grainger, to house his
collection of music-related instruments, scores and other items associated with
his life and career. more
info > >

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Toorak House - (The Swedish Church)

One
of Victoria's earliest surviving mansions, Toorak House now also functions
as The Swedish Church. It is open to the public daily and also features a
shop selling Scandinavian crafts and
Scandanavian food. Details at
Toorak House
- (The Swedish Church)

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Black Rock House

This
historic mansion, after which the suburb of Black Rock is named, is open
to the public on once a month. More information at
Black
Rock House.

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Melbourne Zoo

Established in 1862, Melbourne Zoo is Australia's oldest zoo. It contains more than 350 animal species from Australia and around the world. It is a short distance from the city and can be accessed by car, train or a picturesque tram ride through
Royal Park. More
information at Melbourne Zoo.

Cooks' Cottage

The original tiny cottage belonging to Captain Cook's parents which was brought to Australia and reassembled in the Fitzroy Gardens - a short walk from central Melbourne.
More information at The
White Hat Guide to Cook's Cottage >>.

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Sea Life Melbourne Aquarium

The Sea Life Melbourne Aquarium features marine life
from the Southern Ocean and Antarctic regions. This means that locals
can learn more about our own sea life while visitors from the northern
hemisphere are likely to witness creatures they have never seen before.
more info >>

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Australian National Aviation Museum

A collection of aeroplanes and displays relating to Australia's aviation
history. The museum is at Moorabbin Airport.
more info > >

The Ian Potter Museum of Art at Melbourne University is a short tram ride from
the city and a short walk from
Lygon Street Carlton. Entry is free but from time to time there are special
exhibitions in part of the gallery which may entail an entry charge. Exhibited
works are chosen from teh art clocction of the Unversity of Melbourne - the
largest university art collection in Australia.
More info >>

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Immigration Museum

Covering Victoria's immigration history from the early 1800s to the present day. More information on the Immigration Museum

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Jewish Museum of Australia

Preserving and exhibiting Jewish heritage, arts, customs and religious ritual in
all its diversity. It includes the significant contrbutions of Jewish people to
Australian life. more info >
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Melbourne Fire Services Museum

Australia's largest collection of fire brigade memorabilia housed in a historic fire station. More info >>

An outdoor market at the foot of Mount Dandenong comprises of a large Fruit and Veg stall, ferns, natives, rare bulbs, statues, jewelry, arts and crafts and many more. Water and some powered sites are available both Saturday and Sunday.

A large indoor/outdoor market with trash & trasure, produce, clothes, furniture, hardware and a range of other goods. White Hat guarantees that if you are looking for a drive shaft for a 1983 Monaro or a missing pice of that Royal Doulton tea set then it will be there. We're just not quite sure where.

7am - 4 pm, Saturdays & Sundays8-18 Leakes Road, Laverton

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Mt Eliza Farmers' Market

Come and enjoy the relaxed Sunday market atmosphere, whilst chatting to producers about their growing, rearing and cooking tales. Accompanied by a back drop of live music, children’s activities and the smells of freshly brewed coffee and a cooked breakfast – it’s a morning not to be missed.

Attractions - Melbourne Outskirts

Werribee Open Range Zoo

Almost 200 hectares of grassy plains and sweeping river terraces are home to a collection of animals from the grasslands of Africa, Australia and Asia.
More info
>>

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Bringalbit

Bringalbit is a country property near Mt. Macedon retaining some of its
original remnant Peppermint Gums,
Yellow Box and Manna Gums fail to break the winds. These have been supplemented
confers, oaks, willow and poplar thickets, Monterey pines and Osage trees,
nearly all planted in the 19th century. The large trees, together with a small
creek feeding a couple of dams and the garden lake before cascading down it’s
rocky falls below the spillway forms a peaceful retreat in country Victoria.
There is a 60metre Quince Walk that delights in Spring and Autumn. Elsewhere in
the garden swathes of roses,
lavender, dianthus and gaura soak up the sun on the north facing terraces with
their silver foliage context of snow-in-summer edging. There is a small entry
charge per person
(children free). More info >>

At The National Rhododendron Gardens you will find brilliantly coloured
blooms of rhododendrons, azaleas, camellias, cherries and daffodils. Seasonal
changes ensure the gardens are a delight all year around. When not in bloom, you
can still soak in the beauty of rich bark textures, seed capsules, foliage
shapes and beautiful fragrance as you stroll through the grounds. More
information at
National Rhododendron Garden

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